The Story
Why it exists.
The beginning
1925 draws on the historic Oriental fragrance style associated with Jacques Guerlain's Shalimar, a landmark built around bold vanilla, balsams and musks. Rather than replicate that composition, it offers a reinterpretation shaped by contrasting textures and materials. Salazar opens with sparkling Calabrian bergamot, sweet orange and neroli, threads in cinnamon and coriander, then builds a sensual middle of leather, ylang-ylang, jasmine, nutmeg and orris root. Beneath it all sit vanilla absolute, Indian sandalwood, labdanum, deer musk and Peru balsam. The result is vintage glamour seen through a modern nose, equally polished and a little unexpected.
The unusual tension sits between brightness and weight. Neroli, bergamot and sweet orange bring a clear, luminous lift, while leather, cinnamon and nutmeg pull the composition toward something warmer and more tactile. Ylang-ylang and jasmine add a white-floral sheen, with orris root giving the heart a soft, powdery finish. At the base, vanilla absolute and balsam create a creamy, resinous center, while Indian sandalwood and labdanum give it a lasting warmth. It's a familiar classical vocabulary arranged with just enough friction to feel personal.
The evolution
The opening arrives as polished brightness. Calabrian bergamot, sweet orange and neroli lift the first impression, while cinnamon and coriander add a dry, fragrant heat that keeps it from becoming simple citrus. As those notes recede, leather takes the lead, but jasmine, ylang-ylang and orris root prevent it from feeling severe. The composition gains depth with nutmeg and the soft powder of iris. In the drydown, vanilla absolute settles into Indian sandalwood, labdanum, deer musk and Peru balsam. The result is creamy, balsamic and quietly warm, with the citrus gradually giving way to polished wood, resinous sweetness and a faint trace of spice.
Cultural impact
1925 belongs to Aromas de Salazar's Vintage Collection and draws on the historic Oriental style associated with Guerlain's Shalimar. Its composition follows that well-established vocabulary of rich vanilla, balsams and musks while introducing a contrasting layer of citrus, leather and dry spice. Bergamot, sweet orange and neroli lend brightness to the opening, cinnamon and coriander sharpen the developing heart, and leather, jasmine, ylang-ylang, nutmeg and orris root create a warmer, more tactile center.
The House
Aromas de SalazarAromas de Salazar is an independent fragrance house founded by self‑taught perfumer Michael Salazar in San Diego, California. The label positions itself around handcrafted compositions that draw on high‑grade absolutes and rare natural ingredients. Each release is presented as a distinct olfactory story, often anchored by a historic year or a personal sentiment. The brand’s catalogue, which includes scents such as Orange Oudsicle (2022) and Vanilla is My Love Language (2024), reflects a commitment to bold, seductive aromas that stand apart from mainstream offerings.
The Creator
Michael SalazarIn the lab Salazar builds each perfume from the ground up, preferring to craft his own accords before layering them into a final composition. He favors natural absolutes such as jasmine, labdanum, and Haitian vetiver, pairing them with select synthetics that enhance longevity…
